Definition of Vitrectomy

1. Noun. A surgical procedure that removes the vitreous humor and replace it with saline solution.

Generic synonyms: Eye Operation, Eye Surgery

Definition of Vitrectomy

1. Noun. (context: surgery) The surgical removal of some or all of the vitreous humour from the eye. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vitrectomy

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Medical Definition of Vitrectomy

1. Removal of the whole or part of the vitreous body in treating endophthalmitis, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, intraocular foreign bodies, and some types of glaucoma. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vitrectomy

vitimite
vitiosities
vitiosity
vitis
vitoe
vitopine synthase
vitrages
vitrail
vitrain
vitrains
vitraux
vitre-o-electic
vitreal
vitrectomies
vitrectomy (current term)
vitrein
vitreitis
vitrella
vitrellae
vitreo-
vitreo-tapetoretinal dystrophy
vitreodentin
vitreoretinal
vitreoretinal choroidopathy syndrome
vitreoretinal traction syndrome
vitreoretinopathy
vitreous
vitreous bodies
vitreous body

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